TRUE BLUE Bluegrass Band
True Blue was founded by Jack Hatfield in the early 1980’s, making them one of most experienced bluegrass bands in East Tennessee. They perform traditional bluegrass with occasional country and acoustic pop/rock selections sprinkled in for variety. True Blue has entertained at hundreds of weddings, clubs, conventions, parties, festivals and receptions. They perform regularly at Blackberry Farms, the top-rated Bed and Breakfast in the USA. They also perform at Knoxville venues such as Wild Wings Cafe and Boyd’s Jig & Reel.
Well-known musicians who have worked with True Blue include Paul Brewster http://bluegrassbios.com/brewster-paul, Richard Bennett http://bluegrassbios.com/bennett-richard, Michael Reno Harrell http://michaelreno.com, Wayne Taylor http://bluegrassbios.com/taylor-wayne,Tim Laughlin http://bluegrassbios.com/laughlin-tim, Roscoe Morgan http://roscoemorgan.com and Chris West http://bluemoonrisingband.com/the-band
True Blue is available to perform as a duo, trio, four-piece or five-piece band depending on the budget and the requirements of the event. Available for concerts, festivals, conventions, parties, receptions, weddings – any special occasion. True Blue perform at Knoxville venues such as Barley’s, Social Dove, Wild Wing Cafe, Daddy Mac’s and Boyd’s Jig and Reel.
Bookings
References
The Inn at Blackberry Farms: Brian Lee, General Manager. 865-380-2086, www.blackberryfarm.com/concierge/services
WDVX Radio/Blue Plate Special: Red Hickey, host. 865-579-8009. redhickey@wdvx.com
Boyd’s Jig & Reel Old City, Knoxville: Gina Truitt, Manager. 865-805-1586. gina@jignreel.com
Barley’s Tap Room, Old City, Knoxville. Kyle Przbyszewski, jigandreelbooking@gmail.com
RT Lodge: Gary Doyle, General Manager, 865-293-6413, gary@rtlodge.com
Blackhorse Pub and Brewery: John Dewey, Manager, 865-561-3855, johndewey@blackhorsebrews.com
Barley’s Tap Room/Behind the Barn Concert Series: Maryville. Sarah Pirkle. 865-724-6507
Wild Wing Cafe: Roger Harb/WDXV Radio Booking Agent. 865-898-9784. rogerharb@bellsouth.net
City of Knoxville: Aaron Browning, Director of Parks and Recreation. 865-215-1719. abrowning@knoxvilletn.gov
Shamrock Festival: East TN Kidney Foundation. Katie Martin, Director. 865-288-7351. admin@etkidney.org
Forest Brook Special Events: Mary McCormick, Entertainment Director. 865-719-3182
Daddy Mac’s Restaurant/Bar: Roger Harb, WDVX Booking Agent, 865-898-9784, rogerharb@bellsouth.com
The Listening Room Cafe, Sevierville: Brian O’Shea, tlrbooking@listeningroomcafe.com, 615 245-6272.